Senior Histotechnologist — Lead Lab Role with $20k Sign-On

Lighthouse Lab Services; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Tuition Assistance up to $5,250 per year

Student Loan Repayment up to $10,000

Paid Parental Leave up to 4 weeks

Family Caregiver Leave (2 weeks)

Adoption and Fertility Reimbursement up to $10,000

Emergency Backup Care (10 days per year)

Certification reimbursement and free CEU access

Free parking

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Lighthouse Lab Services is looking for an experienced Senior Histotechnologist to join their team in Charlottesville, VA. In this role, you will perform histology functions including specimen processing, embedding, and microscopic preparation while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of histology experience and ASCP certification. Benefits include a competitive salary, a sign-on bonus up to $20,000, and various support programs for education and well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of histology experience required.
• ASCP certification as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) is required.
• Experience in immunohistochemistry (IHC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform histology duties including specimen processing, embedding, and staining.
• Ensure adherence to quality and safety standards across all laboratory activities.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and supplies.
• Support and mentor other team members.
• Assist with compliance to regulatory standards.

Skills

Histology functions

Quality and safety standards

Regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP)

Mentorship and collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Histology instrumentation

Job description

Lighthouse Lab Services is looking for an experienced Senior Histotechnologist to join their team in Charlottesville, VA. In this role, you will perform histology functions including specimen processing, embedding, and microscopic preparation while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of histology experience and ASCP certification. Benefits include a competitive salary, a sign-on bonus up to $20,000, and various support programs for education and well-being.